Organic Whey Protein 20 g Original
by Dr. Mercola · powder · 13.5 ozs
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 8 10487 03281 0
- DSLD label 287331
- Serving 25.5 g (2 scoops); amounts per 26 g
- 15 servings
Organic Whey Protein 20 g Original by Dr. Mercola lists 4 ingredients, 4 with an amount per serving of 26 g, such as 0 mcg (0 IU) of vitamin D, 100 mg of calcium, 0.2 mg of iron and 140 mg of potassium, beside 10 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on June 22, 2023.
What is in Organic Whey Protein 20 g Original?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 26 g. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 100 Calories | ||
| Total Fat | 1 g | 1% | 56% of 11,965 products listing fat (unspecified) give more (median 1.5 g). |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g | 5% | 34% of 5,234 products listing saturated fat give more (median 1 g). |
| Trans Fat | 0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 10% | Higher than 78% of 5,275 products listing cholesterol (median 15 mg). |
| Sodium | 40 mg | 2% | 56% of 14,514 products listing sodium give more (median 55 mg). |
| Total Carbohydrates | 2 g | 1% | 58% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate give more (median 3 g). |
| Dietary Fiber | less than 1 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 1 g | 69% of 11,807 products listing sugar give more (median 2 g). | |
| Added Sugars | 0 g | 0% | |
| Protein | 20 g | 40% | Higher than 56% of 8,985 products listing protein (median 16 g). |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg (0 IU) | 0% | |
| Calcium | 100 mg | 8% | 53% of 17,831 products listing calcium give more (median 115 mg). |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 2% | 97% of 6,910 products listing iron give more (median 5 mg). |
| Potassium | 140 mg | 2% | Higher than 64% of 11,614 products listing potassium (median 99 mg). |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 287331 (entered June 22, 2023), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD or its label image (PDF). Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.
Is that a lot?
The rows in the top or bottom tenth of the products that list the same ingredient, and any above the adult upper limit at the most servings a day the directions give:
- 97% of the 6,910 products that print an amount of iron list more than its 0.2 mg of iron (median 5 mg).
The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.
Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.
Which products have the closest formulas?
6 products list the very same ingredients; the nearest amounts come first.
- Organic Miracle Whey OriginalDr. Mercola · off the market same ingredients
- Beef Protein Isolate Powder 30 gBulkSupplements.com same ingredients
- Whey Protein French Vanilla FlavoredJarrow Formulas same ingredients
- 100% Whey UnflavoredMuscle Feast same ingredients
- 100% Whey Chocolate FlavorMuscle Feast same ingredients
- Organic Whey Protein UnflavoredNOW Sports same ingredients
Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.
What does the label say about taking it?
Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.
- Directions
- Suggested Use: Mix two (2) scoops (26 g) with 8 fl. oz. of water or milk until desired consistency is reached.
- Warnings
- Contains milk
- Do not use if safety seal is torn or damaged. Notice: Use this product as a food supplement only. Do not use for weight reduction. Use as a balanced part of your diet.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- 0g added sugar Original unsweetened with no flavor added
- Free from artificial sweeteners and synthetic preservatives.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 287331.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: organic Whey Protein concentrate, organic Sunflower Lecithin.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): USDA Organic. Listed with: USDA Organic seal (a seal is the label's claim; the certifier's own list confirms it).
How many labels does Organic Whey Protein 20 g Original have?
One label is on file, entered on June 22, 2023.
- Label 287331 (current) Entered June 22, 2023 · on the market · 13.5 ozs · UPC 8 10487 03281 0
DSLD also links this label to: Organic Whey Protein 20 g Vanilla (flavor difference), Organic Whey Protein 20 g Chocolate (flavor difference), Organic Whey Protein 20 g Strawberry (flavor difference).
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names NHP (distributor), Cape Coral, FL. All Dr. Mercola products.